Displaying Pheasants and Tragopans outdoor in snow days

In terms of zoo displays, pretty much any zoo in Canada or the northern US with outdoor waterfowl will display them in freezing temperatures outdoors at some point during the year, even if it’s just for short periods of time.
Toronto Zoo doesn't display Snow Geese outdoor during winter, probably due to the lack of unfrozen pond. How to maintain an unfrozen pond for waterfowl in winter might be a challenge?
 
Toronto Zoo doesn't display Snow Geese outdoor during winter, probably due to the lack of unfrozen pond. How to maintain an unfrozen pond for waterfowl in winter might be a challenge?
A heater or some amount of water flow being maintained will usually do the trick.
 
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